Jim Knoblach

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Jim successfully worked to pass legislation combatting sex trafficking, and providing more money for police, courts, public defenders, and probation officers. Learn more

The threat of terrorism is likely to be with us for a long time, and we need to be vigilant and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to combat it, while preserving citizens’ rights. Learn more

we also must fight local crimes that impact our community and neighborhoods. Learn more

Jim Knoblach believes that public safety is job number one for government. Learn more

Economy

He also recognizes that while government regulation has its place, it has grown out of control and is hurting job creation in our state. Learn more

He supports changes in our tax code to create and keep good jobs. Learn more

Jim is dedicated to helping create the good jobs we need so we can have a strong middle class, which is the backbone of a prosperous economy. Learn more

Education

Jim believes higher education is critical for both students and our society. Learn more

He also supports expanding tax credits for public, private and home school students. Learn more

He recognizes the special challenges local schools have in funding special education and English language learning. Learn more

Jim believes we need to ensure higher education is affordable, and that state supported colleges and universities are both properly funded and use this funding in the most effective and efficient way possible. Learn more

He authored legislation that passed the House that would have provided more funding for special education and English language learning for local schools. Learn more

Jim supports the Saint Cloud area getting its fair share of funding. Learn more

He believes a strong public school system is, as our Minnesota Constitution says, “…the duty of the legislature.” Learn more

Healthcare

He also supports increased mental health funding, reforms to help vulnerable adults, and measures to deal with the opioid crisis. Learn more

and making health insurance premiums tax deductible. Learn more

increasing pricing transparency Learn more

Jim also believes more needs to be done, including reducing prescription drug prices Learn more

Changes Jim has supported, such as creating more insurance company competition, premium rebates, and reinsurance programs will reduce health insurance costs this coming year Learn more

Jim Knoblach believes in making health care accessible and affordable for all people. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

This passed the Legislature but was vetoed by Governor Dayton.  If re-elected Jim will work to get these passed again and signed by the new Governor since Governor Dayton is not running. Learn more

He also supports dedicating taxes like the sales tax on auto parts to roads and bridges, instead of enacting the 16 cent per gallon gas tax increase favored by some. Learn more

He supported using part of the budget surplus to increase road and bridge construction. Learn more

Jim Knoblach believes we need increased funding for transportation. Learn more

Legislation

Jim Knoblach believes the Legislature is too partisan, and that the legislative budget process needs reform. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Jim also successfully supported an increase in the size of the state’s budget reserve so we have a cushion if the economy turns down. Learn more

Jim supported using the budget surplus to cut taxes, reform our tax system, and provide property tax relief. Learn more

Jim Knoblach believes we need to restrain state taxes and spending so people have more money to spend on themselves, which will help our economy more than additional government spending. Learn more

Jim Knoblach was the state wide leader in fighting against the new $90 million legislative office building. He believes it was a huge waste of money, and that this money could have been better used elsewhere. Learn more